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Much-loved Block foreman Dan Reilly and his wife Dani have shared the agonising news that their newborn daughter has died at just 10 days old.

The couple, who appeared on the 2012 season of The Block, shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram, revealing their first child, Billie was born in December and passed away just 10 days later.

“It is with insurmountable grief that we share the news that our daughter Billie, has passed on from this life and into the next at just 10 days young,” the couple captioned a tender family photo.

“In Billie’s short time in this world, she taught us an intensity of both love and pain we never knew possible. She taught us what really matters. Billie was so wanted, so loved and she made us parents… and what an honour it is to be her mummy and daddy. She will always be our daughter.

“It’s clear to us that Billie was far too good for this world but if we know anything for sure, it’s that Billie’s legacy will make an impact greater than all of us.

“We understand there will be questions, and so many of the answers we just don’t have yet. We’ll share more in time but for now we ask for privacy as we work through this together and with our loved ones.”


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The couple also acknowledged the amazing medical team at The Royal Women’s Hospital, who they dubbed ‘Billie’s Besties’.

“The nurses, doctors and staff in NICU are some of the most incredible people to walk this earth and we’ll be forever grateful for the care and love they gave our girl, and us.”

Dan and Dani have set up a fundraiser to support The Royal Women’s Hospital in honour of beautiful Billie.

The couple revealed in July that they were expecting their first baby in late 2024, and Dan also announced the news to contestants on this year’s Block.

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  • That is so horrible! I can’t even imagine the pain they are going through right now. It makes me feel guilty for complaining when my kids are driving me nuts. We don’t know how lucky we are to have healthy kids. My heart goes out to them and I I hope they are getting the support they need in their grief.

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  • I cannot imagine the pain they are in. Wishing them peace.

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  • Heartbreaking news. Couldn’t even imagine the loss of a child.

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  • Oh this is heart breaking. I can’t imagine their pain. My prayers and thoughts will be with them, may God give them strength and comfort as they navigate this next journey of their lives without the little one they expected to be bringing home. Much love to them both xx

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  • How tragic for them both. Sweet babies are long-awaited little blessings and when things go haywire it’s a living nightmare and a devastating loss. I hope they have plenty of loving support from their family and friends as they navigate an unenviable world of grief and loss after little Billie’s passing.

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  • My deepest condolences to Dani and Dan on the loss of their beautiful baby girl. My heart goes out to them both. It is a wonderful thing they are doing setting up a fundraiser in their Billie’s honour. I wish them all the strength they will need in the coming weeks and months to get through such a sad time

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  • My sincerest condolences to the lovely couple and their family. This would have to be extremely hard for them to deal with especially being in the public eye. I wish them all the best and hope they will find answers for their questions. I’m a believer in things happen for a reason. Billie will always be in their hearts.

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  • Such a loving way to talk about their beautiful daughter. How lucky Billie is to have them as her parents and as they have said this will never change and thats something that can never be taken from them. Sending them strength and love at this time.

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  • Having lost a child myself I know how heartbreaking it is. I had tears in my eyes as soon as I started reading this terribly sad post. The saddest part is that like me they will never know why and you ask yourself a thousand times. Billie just wasn’t meant for this world. May she rest in peace.

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  • I can only imagine how heartbreaking this feels for them.

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  • I cannot imagine having to play this out in public. Condolences to them.

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  • Such a heartbreaking experience. I hope they are being held and supported during this difficult time.

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  • This is absolutely devastating news for them. I know they have tried so hard to get pregnant and for this to happen is awful. Billie’s life was so short but she was loved and wanted. So sad.

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  • This is absolutely devastating. My heart is broken for them.

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  • It does not get much worse than this what do you say it is heart breaking

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  • This is such a sad story, I really feel for this family, what a heart braking time they must be going through. I really feel for them loosing their 10 day old baby, this is so very sad. No one ever wants to see a family go through something so traumatic like this. My thoughts are with them at this very hard time.

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  • This is such a tragic and heart breaking news. The parents must be going through such a tough time. Never easy dealing with the loss of a child but the support of the medical staff is so crucial and hence always so appreciated. Sending this couple lots of love and healing.

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  • This is heartbreaking. Love and light

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  • Absolutely heartbreaking news. I am devastated for them. I hope they are getting the privacy they need while they navigate their grief. No parent should ever have to bury their child. Rest in peace little angel. Your time here was short but you were too precious for this earth. 🤍 🤍 🤍

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  • This is so so sad, what an awful thing for the two of them to go through. I really hope they can have the privacy and space they need to grieve and heal from this tragedy. I can’t imagine losing a baby at just 10 days old.

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